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  THE YEARS THE LOCUSTS HAVE EATEN
  by Watchman Nee
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Summary: God has the power to restore the years we have foolishly
squandered, and we can make the most of our time by using it for His
purposes.

Topics: "Redemption of Time", "Restoration"
Scripture References: Psalm 90:12, Joel 2:25, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 5:16

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Watchman Nee emphasizes the profound truth that God can restore the
years lost to regret and waste, as expressed in Joel 2:25. He encourages
believers to release their lament over squandered time, reminding them
that it is God who redeems and repurposes our past for His glory. Nee
highlights that in God's economy, the value of time is not measured by
earthly standards, and even a single hour dedicated to Him can yield
eternal significance. Therefore, we should find comfort and courage in
God's ability to transform our wasted years into fruitful service.

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"And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten." Joel
2:25

Do our hearts ache over the years we have foolishly squandered? Then let
us thank God for the comfort of knowing his power to restore them.
"Alas," we lament, "our best years have been devoured by the locusts.
They are lost now, never to be regained. What shall we do?" The answer
is, "Nothing!" It is God who will restore those years. As to the time
wasted, a lost decade of ours may have been worth no more than one day
in God's eyes; but if hereafter we redeem the time by using it for God,
then one day may become equal in value to 1,000 years.

For the day on earth is not clocked in heaven on the basis of twenty-
four hours. Instead, God has his own moral scale of computation. If our
service is according to his will, let us take courage. Who can tell what
a single hour may count for in his sight?

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/watchman-nee/the-years-the-locusts-have-eaten/
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